(Waterway Guide) – Long Island Sound, between New York City and Block Island, RI offers a wonderful cruising ground, filled with many interesting spots to anchor or settle in to a dock in a number of towns to explore. The Sound stretches for 90 nm and has commercial and fishing traffic along with pleasure boaters. In the summer you can expect light winds, if you want a bit more wind, October can be a great option. You definitely want to be aware of the tides and currents on the Sound. Read more.